Nursery Room Leader

Hedgehog Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run day nursery in Amersham is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to promote high-quality care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a childcare room, possess a Level 3 qualification, and be passionate about helping children thrive. This position offers competitive salaries and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training programs

Opportunities for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children under five years old.
• Experience as a room leader or deputy room lead is highly desirable.
• Ability to create a safe and caring environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nursery Management in providing high-quality childcare.
• Manage staff within the room.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Understanding of EYFS

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Nursery Room Leader

We are seeking a new Room Leader to join our friendly family run day nursery. We are looking for individuals either with previous experience leading a room, or who are looking to take that step up and can promote high quality care in a stimulating, happy and rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all children.

We are a setting and invest heavily in our facilities. We commit to investing not only in our facilities but in our hard working staff, offering competitive salaries, training programs should you wish to undertake any further qualifications, a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed.

Room leaders duties involve;

• Assisting the Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare.
• Being responsible for and managing the staff within the room.
• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence and meets all the children needs.
• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
• Leading a small team.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Have previous room lead experience or deputy room lead/ senior practitioner experience (highly desirable)
• Be qualified at Level 3 or equivalent in childcare.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages)
• Be able to work well in a team
• Have good leadership skills.

Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications, and we offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidates.

Hours:

Working 4 or 5 days per week 36-40hrs.

Please apply via this advert if you would like to be considered, we very much look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the setting soon!